Sunday, July 4, 2010

Here's a shot of the Bay Bridge looking east toward Oakland. I took it today from Yerba Buena Island where the eastern and western sections are anchored. This side is slated for demolition once the new eastern span is finally completed. You can see part of the new span just beyond the original. It's only taken 20 years and zillions of dollars more than initially anticipated (since the 1989 earthquake damage) to get this far. The actual construction process has been interesting to follow and the new bridge will ultimately have some engineering and design innovations. For every detail you could possibly want to know about the new construction, click here. For more bridges from around the world visit «Louis'» Sunday Bridge Series. Have a happy 4th.

Excellent, Carolyn! You got a view of the bridge «Louis» has never gotten. Photoblogista covered the suspension section of the bridge. Between the two of you, you showed the entire bridge = most people don't realize the Bay Bridge is actually two bridges.

This is a great view of the two bridges! Fabulous! Last fall we went boating around the bridge construction zone and watched them lift some of the pieces into place. Quite amazing. The new bridge will give the bay a completely new look - although it's costing quite a bit, isn't it. Thanks for visiting my view! Happy 4th of July and stay cool.

The Oakland Bay Bridge never looked so good! I always wanted to take the off ramp at Yerba Buena but was always in a hurry to get to someplace else. I didn't know much about the new bridge. Great stuff. Happy 4th to you too!